If there is just one thing that we can incorporate into our daily lives to enhance overall wellbeing in recovery it is the practice of mindfulness. Studies proliferate regarding the effects of practicing mindfulness on various aspects of our mental health, relationships, career, and even finances. Across the board, cultivating the practice of mindfulness into […]
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Benefits of Meditation
The recent trend toward a more holistic approach to alcohol and drug addiction recovery continues to gain traction. The concept behind this approach is the recognition that wellness is optimized when all aspects of the person—mind, body, and spirit—are in balance. Programs that acknowledge the importance of this crucial balance are equipping individuals with healthy […]
Wait, I Really Need to Meditate?
Humans today exist at a pace that previous generations could not begin to fathom. From the moment the alarm goes off, days are scheduled to fulfill a list of demands. Even leisure activities need to fit neatly into an open time slot. Outside sources demand attention, and information flows in and out quicker than ever […]
How Mindful Millennials Can Create More Peace in Recovery with Meditation
Mindfulness meditation is gaining popularity amongst millennials in recovery and giving them a feeling of control and empowerment. Exploring meditation can help to achieve mindfulness and calm the effects of mood swings, detoxing, and the general stress of starting life over again in recovery. Practiced in many cultures throughout history, meditation and mindfulness have been […]